The UAE have lost their top spot in Group B of the Twenty20 World Cup Qualifiers.
They have slipped to fourth in the pool after suffering a 35-run defeat to Jersey on Tuesday.
Chasing a target of 147 in Abu Dhabi, the hosts were dismissed for 112 in 19.2 overs.
In the other games played on Tuesday, Namibia recorded their first win, beating Scotland by 24 runs, while the Netherlands registered a five-wicket victory against Singapore.
Paris St Germain picked up where they left off following last season’s Champions League triumph as they kicked off their new campaign with an impressive 4-0 win over Atalanta at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk headed home a last-gasp goal in stoppage time to lead Arne Slot's men to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid in the opening game of their Champions League campaign on Wednesday at Anfield.
Pakistan delayed their match against the UAE by an hour on Wednesday after considering a withdrawal from the Asia Cup in protest at a match referee whom they say condoned unsportsmanlike behaviour by India at the weekend.
Portuguese club Benfica are set to name Jose Mourinho as its head coach following the sacking of Bruno Lage in the aftermath of their 3-2 Champions League defeat by Qarabag, Portuguese TV station RTP reported on Wednesday.
Celebrating a history-making year in completing the career Grand Slam at Augusta National, Rory McIlroy has confirmed his return to Emirates Golf Club to headline the 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic, taking place from January 22–25, 2026.
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PSG overwhelm Atalanta 4-0 in Champions League opener
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